Advance Organizer Learning Model Based on Scientific Approach to Improve Students’ Metacognitive Abilility: How Do We Assess its Quality?

Abstract

Abstract
One of the best ways for teachers to achieve learning objectives is to create learning models for their
students. This study aimed to determine the quality of the Advance Organizer Learning model based
on a scientific approach to improve students’ metacognitive abilities. Three aspects are measured to
assess the quality of the learning model, namely the validity, practicality, and effectiveness tests. This
research is part of Research & Development with a 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and
Disseminate) which only focuses on the Development Phase. This research is for students and
lecturers of the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program of Makassar Islamic University,
Indonesia. In addition, other participants involved in this study are experts to provide an assessment of
the learning model that has been developed. Research instruments are validation sheets, observation
sheets, tests, questionnaires, and documentation techniques were used to collect data. The data were
analyzed quantitatively to determine the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the product. The
results showed that this learning model was declared valid, practical, and effective to be used for
extensive trials.
Keywords: Advance Organizer Learning, Scientific Approach, Metacognitive Ability.